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Decklid Ajar Indicator Not Operating
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Decklid Ajar Indicator Not Operating
- Ensure decklid is properly aligned and completely closed. Turn ignition on. If decklid ajar indicator illuminates, go to next step. If decklid ajar indicator does not illuminate, go to step 4 .
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect decklid release solenoid/ajar switch harness connector. Turn ignition on. If decklid ajar indicator illuminates, go to next step. If decklid ajar indicator does not illuminate, replace decklid release solenoid/ajar switch.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector C2. Measure resistance between ground and terminal No. 9 (Tan/Black wire) at instrument cluster harness connector C2. See Figure . If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, replace instrument cluster. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, repair short to ground in Tan/Black wire between instrument cluster and decklid release solenoid/ajar switch.
- Open decklid. If decklid ajar indicator does not illuminate, go to next step. If decklid ajar indicator illuminates, problem is intermittent.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect decklid release solenoid/ajar switch harness connector. Using a fused jumper wire, ground terminal No. 2 (Tan/Black wire) at decklid release solenoid/ajar switch harness connector. Turn ignition on. If decklid ajar indicator does not illuminate, go to next step. If decklid ajar indicator illuminates, replace decklid release solenoid/ajar switch.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector C2. Measure resistance in Tan/Black wire between terminal No. 2 at decklid release solenoid/ajar switch harness connector and terminal No. 9 at instrument cluster harness connector C2. See Figure . If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to next step. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open in Tan/Black wire between instrument cluster and decklid release solenoid/ajar switch.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector C1. Measure voltage at terminal No. 3 (Pink wire) at instrument cluster harness connector C2. See Figure . If battery voltage exists, replace instrument cluster. If battery voltage does not exist, repair power distribution circuit as necessary. See POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.